Water quality monitoring, conservation measures gain momentum across provinces

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jun, 2026) Pakistan stepped up efforts to improve water quality monitoring, conservation and sustainable water management during FY2026, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26.

The survey highlighted a Federal initiative worth Rs102 million aimed at strengthening water quality monitoring and reporting under Sustainable Development Goal 6.1, which seeks universal access to safe and affordable drinking water.

The initiative focuses on improving institutional systems for accurate and transparent water quality monitoring to support evidence-based policymaking and planning.

In Sindh, the Environmental Protection Agency collected and analyzed 950 drinking water samples across all six divisions of the province.

The survey stated that 734 samples, or 77.3 percent, were found fit for drinking, while 216 samples, or 22.7 percent, were declared unfit.

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The survey also highlighted climate adaptation projects focused on water security, including the SAFER Pakistan Project, which promotes integrated water resource management, groundwater recharge, wetland restoration, wastewater treatment and climate-resilient water infrastructure.

Punjab introduced mandatory rainwater harvesting systems for new residential, commercial and institutional construction projects. The initiative aims to promote groundwater recharge, reduce water runoff and support climate-resilient urban development.

The province also mandated installation of water recycling and reuse systems in water-intensive commercial facilities such as car wash stations to reduce freshwater consumption.

According to the survey, these measures form part of broader efforts to strengthen climate resilience and ensure sustainable management of water resources across the country.